Moving with Children

Most children adapt easily to new surroundings. However, the move itself and the weeks that follow can be quite difficult for some. The tips below will help you make the transition easier for them. After all, your children are more important than your most prized belongings.

Communicate

Tell your children everything you know about the move and encourage them to talk about it and to ask questions. Show them that you are positive about the move; it will help them to feel more relaxed and excited.

Involve them in the preparation for the move

Include your children in the different stages of the removal process. They can join the family as you choose your new home, and help pack their own boxes. This will help reduce their anxiety and fear of the unknown.

Research about the new country

Are you moving in the middle of the academic year?

If you move in the middle of the academic year, contact the new school before the move and speak to them about the curriculum. Some subjects may not be covered in the old school or there may be vast differences in the way the two schools operate.

The more you know about the new school, the better you can prepare your child for it, thereby making him/her more comfortable.

Are your children’s rooms in order?

Keep an eye on them after the move

Spend as much time as you can with your children after the move and keep an eye on their school performance. Show interest in their school and friends. Meet the teachers and accompany your children to school.